Supervisor, Mechanical and Plumbing, Facilities Department - Permanent Full-Time (1.0

Job Description

Compensation Pay Range $45.37-$53.39

CHEO is one of the few stand‑alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world‑class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years.

For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Operations, the Supervisor, Facility Services (Mechanical & Plumbing) is responsible for the oversight of building systems, infrastructure, and maintenance operations across CHEO’s facilities. The Supervisor ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of services that support core operations, patient care, business continuity and compliance.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the Supervisor leads a team of unionized skilled trades staff and coordinates external service providers to deliver planned and corrective maintenance, support capital projects, and uphold compliance with all applicable healthcare facility regulations, standards, building codes, fire and life safety regulations, workplace occupational health and safety requirements, environmental regulations and healthcare accreditation standards.

The Supervisor manages inventory, enhances the use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and works closely with hospital interest‑holders to ensure safe, functional, and compliant environment.

The Supervisor is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency, coordinating seasonal readiness, driving sustainability initiatives, and supporting the full lifecycle of equipment replacement, from strategic planning through commissioning and validation.

This full‑time, on‑site Supervisor holds a strong understanding of facilities operations, asset management, and interest‑holders engagement, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies, regulatory frameworks, and organizational priorities.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate mechanical and plumbing maintenance staff.
• Schedule daily work assignments and prioritize maintenance activities based on operational needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate emergency response for mechanical and plumbing system failures.
• Support staff training and professional development.
• Manage daily building systems operations, service requests and preventive maintenance (PM) through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring safe, reliable and efficient performance.
• Coordinate shutdowns and urgent repairs with stakeholders to minimize patient care impact.
• Monitor system performance, identify issues early, and drive improvements in compliance, comfort, and sustainability.
• Ensure all operations meet healthcare codes and standards (OBC, OHSA, ESA, CSA, TIA, TSSA and Infection Control).
• Partner with clinical, IT, and project teams to align facility operations with organizational needs.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of facilities to identify hazards, malfunctions, and service deficiencies, initiating timely corrective actions.
• Monitor shops and storage…